Rebellion facts for kids

A rebellion happens when a group of people decide they will no longer obey the rules or leaders in charge. They might even fight against the people who have power. Those who take part in a rebellion are called "rebels."

Sometimes, people in a country might try to take control of their government by force. This often happens because they feel the current system is unfair or not working well for them. Throughout history, many groups have rebelled. For example, people who were enslaved sometimes fought bravely for their freedom against those who held them captive. Famous leaders of such fights include Spartacus and Nat Turner.

Rebellions in History

One interesting example comes from ancient China, with the Zhou dynasty. When the Zhou rulers captured other Chinese states, they made the leaders of those states live in the Zhou capital city, Anyang. The Zhou thought this would stop rebellions, but it actually brought together many powerful lords who might want to rebel. Over time, these lords, who ruled different parts of China, did rebel. This led to the decline of the mighty Zhou dynasty.

Rebellions are often a way for a group to try and break away from a larger country or government. This is called secession.

Images for kids

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  The storming of the Bastille, 14 July 1789, during the French Revolution.

See also

In Spanish: Rebelión para niños